EconomyTreasury: Rebuild to cost up to $15bThe Christchurch earthquake will knock gross domestic product growth back by 1.5 percentage points this year, but Treasury predicts a silver lining with 2012 bringing a sizeable boost to residential, commercial and infrastructure investment06 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandKey: Earthquake memorial in two to three weeksJohn Key says a national memorial service will allow all NZers to mourn, with details of the service to be announced early next week.03 Mar 04:51 AM
EconomySearch focus switches to recoveryA search for survivors has now become a grim effort to recover dead bodies from the rubble of Christchurch city centre.03 Mar 02:34 AM
EconomyExpect 'red streaks' in budget - PMThe Government's budget in May will show the cost of the Christchurch earthquake, Prime Minister John Key says.03 Mar 01:49 AM
BDBDEmploymentKiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become knownThe New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.28 Feb 12:30 AM
PropertyEquitable receiver says too soon to estimate recovery of $192m owedThe receivers of Equitable Mortgages say it's too soon to say how much of the property lender's $188.4m worth of loans they are likely to recover.27 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Damage could treble commission leviesJohn Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: PM says EQC levy hike may be neededIf increased levies are needed to replenish Earthquake Commission funds then the Government would consider it, Prime Minister John Key says.24 Feb 09:33 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateForeign investors keep piling into NZ govt debtForeign investors boosted their share of government debt on issue last month to just shy of $28b, as the Crown borrows $300m a week to maintain its spending programme.14 Feb 08:15 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Asset sale arguments on wobbly groundThe Govt's case for selling down some asset stakes sits on a three-legged stool. On examination it is not particularly sturdy.09 Feb 04:30 PM
PropertyTerm deposits most popular NZ investment choice, surveyJust 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.06 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's proposal to sell down long overdue28 Jan 04:30 PM
